Penne carbonara

Serves: 4

Time to make: 15 mins

Ingredients

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250g penne pasta

2 eggs, lightly beaten

cooking spray oil

1 large brown onion, finely chopped

200g packet lean bacon, trimmed of any fat and finely chopped

375ml can lite evaporated milk

100g reduced-fat ricotta

½ cup chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

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1 Cook pasta following packet instructions. Drain.

2 Whisk eggs together in a jug. Add to hot pasta and gently toss to combine (egg will cook on hot pasta).

3 Meanwhile, spray a large non-stick frying pan and heat over medium heat. Add onion and bacon and sauté for 3 minutes. Add milk and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.

4 Add sauce to hot pasta mixture and gently toss. Divide between serving bowls. Top with a dollop of ricotta and parsley, and serve immediately with a crisp green salad.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 503 cal

Kilojoules 2110 kJ

Protein 31.7 g

Total fat 14.4 g

Saturated fat 5.8 g

Carbohydrates 60.5 g

Sugar 14.2 g

Dietary fibre 3 g

Sodium 610 mg

Calcium 380 mg

Iron 3.3 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.